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Old 08-18-2005 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by turbo8
i was in oceanside on sunday and saw it and looked at it i did notice it was missing the lower front bumper and under belly, and it didnt look as good as my car, my gf agreed
I overlooked the front bumper bit however I also agree of its less than appealing....appeal. Those white wash looking painted wheels look terrible but I would be replacing them anyway if I were to plunge on that one. As a matter of fact I may be seeing the car again sometime today or maybe tomarrow.
Old 08-21-2005 | 12:19 PM
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Why on earth wouldn't they let you test drive it?
Old 08-21-2005 | 07:32 PM
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Why on earth wouldn't they let you test drive it?
I appear young...20yrs old....but still, I think they should let me, its kinda retarded trying to sell a car if the customer doesnt know what he would be getting.
Old 08-21-2005 | 10:28 PM
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Ryan, When you find a car around these parts give me a call and we'll roll up in a 951, then we'll see who has the upper hand. BTW, I have a real good eye for these cars!
Old 08-21-2005 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan in SD
I appear young...20yrs old....but still, I think they should let me, its kinda retarded trying to sell a car if the customer doesnt know what he would be getting.
Thats ridiculous, back when I was looking for a C4 vette I went to several dealer lots and test drove a number of them, I'm 19 but was actually 17 at that time...
Old 08-21-2005 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ibkevin
Ryan, When you find a car around these parts give me a call and we'll roll up in a 951, then we'll see who has the upper hand. BTW, I have a real good eye for these cars!
That would be great, thanks man.
Old 09-18-2005 | 11:33 AM
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Ok, so what do the experts think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

or if that link doesnt work: 4576140224

and also:

http://www.flat-6.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15567
Old 09-18-2005 | 12:49 PM
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You're going to spend 10k on a good car, no matter what. Buy it cheap and then restoration/maintenance or buy a good one at market price. I've got about $13k in mine now, paid $8500 for it. And this was an extremely nice car, just lots of stuff to do to make it a reliable daily driver.

My advice? Don't worry about how far away it is and STAY AWAY from local lots and autotrader. Rennlist is a great source for a good car maintained by an enthusiast - top criteria in my book. Find the right car, pay for a PPI, buy a cheap 1-way flight, get AAA, and make an adventure out of it. I bought mine from San Antonio, flew out for a hundred bucks and drove home to Atlanta. Great trip.
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Ryan -- That is Daniel951 on the boards. There is a post about it in the 924/944/968 boards. I believe he put down over 350rwhp too
Old 10-23-2005 | 09:40 AM
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My search is at the end

97K miles
$6,700 or so
PPI turned out very well except theres no records on the car and Im going to get a timing belt job done just in case. Also Im going to see if a Pcar dealership can pull up any service info on the car.

So anyway, now Im just waiting on the bank. I just wanted to say Finally!!!!!!

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And here it is next to my friends 93 RX7 TT

Old 10-23-2005 | 12:43 PM
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hmm, I wonder where you found that car?
Old 10-23-2005 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 7up
hmm, I wonder where you found that car?

hehe

you got another PM.

thanks for bringing this car to my attention
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The car is officially mine, finalized everything today!!!!!!!!!!!

(scientific tests have achieved 100mph in 3rd gear today) :-p

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BIG THANKS TO member 7up!!!
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Congrats. That looks like a nice one. Give us more details.


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